Influence of the use of PCM drywall and the fenestration in building retrofitting

Rodríguez-Ubiñas, Edwin; Arranz, Beatriz Arranz; Sánchez, Sergio Vega; González, Francisco Javier Neila

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.06.023

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“…Within the frame of the project MECLIDE (Structural Solutions with Special Materials for Deferred Air Conditioning of Buildings) some weaknesses of existing PCM solutions for buildings were identified as well as the innovative integration of PCM in the building structure [51]. Rodriguez-Urbinas et al [52] used PCM drywall panels in the retrofitting of a building with low thermal mass showing that they are feasible for reducing thermal peaks. Another application for PCMs regarding the reduction of cooling needs relates to the free cooling of buildings.…”

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Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020

Pacheco-Torgal

2014

Construction and Building Materials

181

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a b s t r a c tWith an overall budget of around 70,000 million € for the next seven years (2014-2020) the EU Framework Programme for research and Innovation-Horizon 2020 constitutes the most important financial instrument for research and innovation in the world. Sustainable development is of paramount significance for Horizon 2020 through climate action and resource efficiency, which will represent at least 60% of the overall budget. This sustainability focus could have a strong impact on the future of the European construction industry and also being an opportunity for the development and commercialization of eco-efficient construction and building materials. This article addresses the case of materials for energy efficiency and materials capable of reusing a high waste content. Nanotech energy efficiency related building materials has the potential to become a hot research area being promoted and funded as a Key Enabling Technology-KET.

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Section: 124mentioning

confidence: 99%

Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020

Pacheco-Torgal

2014

Construction and Building Materials

181

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“…PCMs may offer an increase in a building's overall energy efficiency with little or no additional space required (Rodriguez-Ubinas et al [91]). The impacts on the design of the building can be minimalised through solutions such as PCM enhanced wallboards, PCM shutters etc.…”

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Phase change materials and products for building applications: A state-of-the-art review and future research opportunities

Kalnæs

Jelle

2015

Energy and Buildings

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Phase change materials (PCM) have received considerable attention over the last decade for use in latent heat thermal storage (LHTS) systems. PCMs give the ability to store passive solar and other heat gains as latent heat within a specific temperature range, leading to a reduction of energy usage, an increase in thermal comfort by smoothing out temperature fluctuations throughout the day and a reduction and/or shift in peak loads. The interest around PCMs has been growing significantly over the last decade. Hence, several commercial products have arrived on the market with various areas of use in building applications. This study reviews commercial state-of-the-art products found on the market and show some of the potential areas of use for PCMs in building applications. Examples of how PCMs can be integrated into buildings, and furthermore building materials and projects using PCMs that have already been realised, have also been reviewed. There seems to be a scarcity of data published on actual performance in real life applications so far. However, many laboratory and full scale experiments have shown positive results on energy savings. Furthermore, future research opportunities have been explored and challenges with the technology as of today have been discussed.

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“…Windowwall systems have large air leakages in the framing areas which leads to high heating demand. Higher heat gain and heat loss attributed to large WWRs is indicated as a principal cause of discomfort stated in various studies (Rodriguez-Ubinas et al, 2013;McKeen and Fung, 2014). Ozkan et al (2016) have investigated the influence of passive retrofit measures in high-rise apartments of Toronto to address energy use, thermal comfort and resiliency.…”

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The potential of thermal energy storage as an energy retrofit measure for high-rise residential buildings in Canada

Soudian¹

2021

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High-rise apartments are a prominent type of residential buildings in Canadian cities. However, poor aging performance of existing apartments has led to high discomfort and energy consumption that must be addressed. Thermal energy storage is a potential energy retrofit measure that affects energy consumption by regulating radiant temperatures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of latent thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCMs) integrated into walls and ceilings of apartment units. A composite PCM system comprised of two different PCM products with melting points of 21.7 oC and 25 oC is proposed and evaluated to provide a year-around thermal energy storage. A simulation analysis using Energy Plus is performed to investigate the impacts of the composite PCM system on indoor temperatures and energy use. An experimental study is conducted using two small scale test cells to monitor the performance of the PCM system in detail.

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Influence of the use of PCM drywall and the fenestration in building retrofitting

Cited by 39 publications

References 17 publications

Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020

Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020

Phase change materials and products for building applications: A state-of-the-art review and future research opportunities

The potential of thermal energy storage as an energy retrofit measure for high-rise residential buildings in Canada

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